Nancy Meyers 'The Holiday' Reboot: Here's Everything We Know About The Apple TV Adaptation

Published 08/01/2025, 9:28 PM EDT

As the air turns crisp and the festive season approaches, there is a special kind of comfort found in curling up with a holiday romantic comedy. These films, with their heartwarming stories of unexpected love and seasonal charm, offer a perfect escape into a world where everything feels a little more magical. Among the beloved entries in this cherished genre, the 2006 film The Holiday holds a particularly warm spot in many hearts. Now, this beloved story of unexpected connections and love is being reimagined for a new era.

This exciting new plot promises to deliver the same heartwarming magic with a fresh twist.

Plot of The Holiday series

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According to Deadline, Nancy Meyers’ beloved movie, The Holiday, is indeed getting a television adaptation, though with some notable differences and without Meyers’ direct involvement. The upcoming series retains the core premise that delighted audiences globally, centering on two women seeking refuge from personal heartbreaks. An American and a British woman, each crossing vastly different lives, decide to swap homes during the holiday season, hoping for a much-needed change of backdrop. This bold decision sets the stage for unforeseen encounters and a blossoming of love in unexpected places.

As they settle into each other's lives, far from their familiar surroundings, both protagonists find themselves in new romantic entanglements. The series promises to explore the emotional complexities of starting over and the surprising ways love can emerge when one steps outside their comfort zone, all while maintaining the charming spirit of the original story.

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Beyond the initial intrigue of a home swap, the story unfolds, turning the pages of emotional journeys.

Cast of The Holiday series

The series is currently in the casting phase, with a global search underway for prominent actresses to fill the leading roles. The original film featured a star-studded ensemble, and the new adaptation is aiming for similarly well-known talent to bring these reimagined characters to life on screen.

The selection of these key performers will be crucial in defining the tone and appeal of the limited series. With the key roles yet to be solidified, the anticipation for when this new reiteration will grace the screens naturally builds.

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Release date of The Holiday series

While no official release date has been announced, the limited series is expected to receive a green light once the lead actresses are confirmed. Produced by Left Bank Pictures for Apple TV+'s UK team, and to be written by Krissie Ducker, the project is moving forward, indicating that viewers can anticipate its arrival once production timelines are established. There is no update about the series coming to Netflix. Until then, one can enjoy their popcorn with other Christmas movies streaming on the OTT platform.

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What do you expect from the new adaptation by Apple TV+ of the original classic, The Holiday? Let us know in the comments below.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

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